Tex. Health and Safety Code § 752.008: LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES.

If a violation of this chapter results in physical or electrical contact with a high voltage overhead line, the person, firm, corporation, or association that committed the violation is liable to the owner or operator of the line for all damages to the facilities and for all liability that the owner or operator incurs as a result of the contact.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.